Harold Lee Ripper Jr.of Marianna, AR
June 2, 1953 - March 21, 2026
Harold Lee Ripper Jr., 72, of Marianna, Arkansas passed away peacefully Saturday, March 21, 2026 in Forrest City, Arkansas. He was born to Harold Ripper Sr., and Thelma Mae Stepp Ripper in Marianna, Arkansas on June 2,1953. Harold was a member of Church of God in Marianna, Arkansas. He retired from the Marianna Fire Department. He loved mowing grass and watching westerns.
He is survived by one son, Keith Fisher (Lesa), of Marianna, Arkansas, four daughters, Kim Baker (Charles), of Marianna, Arkansas, Lindsey Martin (Chris), of Lonoke, Arkansas, Heidi Pippenger (William), of Marianna, Arkansas, and Wendy Graham (Jay), of Jonesboro, Arkansas, fourteen grandchildren, Mikal Ripper (Charity), Dillon Baker, David Baker, Sabrina Saine (Marcus), Chuckie Baker, Bryna Peel, Grant Fisher (Callie), Maci Fisher (Connor), Emma Jay Graham, Luke Gore, Tori Hartman (Chase), Will Pippenger (Hannah), Grace Culp, and Emily Culp, and fourteen great-grandchildren, Trinity, Cohen, Creed, Sophia, Creek, Easton, Addie, Landon, Riley, Raylee, Little C, Enzo, Niklaus, and Jayden, and one sister, T.J. Nelson (Roy), special friend, Emma Higgins, and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Peggy Ripper, parents, and one grandson, Benjamin Gore.
Funeral services will be held for Mr. Harold Ripper Jr., on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 11:00 a.m., at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home in Marianna, Arkansas. A visitation will be held prior to services on Tuesday, March 25, 2026, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home in Marianna, Arkansas. Interment will follow services at Marianna Memorial Park.
Pallbearers will be Mikal Ripper, Dillon Baker, David Baker, Robert Kennedy, Justin Higgins, Doug Kennedy, and Matthew McBride. Honorary pallbearers will be David Dilks, Richard Kennedy, Drew Wooten, and Eddie Weatherford.
Service will be directed by the staff of Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, Marianna (870)-295-2528. Family & friends may view and sign online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/Marianna.
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Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Citizens Funeral Home
621 West Chestnut Street
Marianna, AR 72360
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com